To keep up with the Halloween spirit I would like to present: A bucket of heads.
Author: John
Emerald dove
An Emerald dove (Chalcophaps indica) posing for a portrait in Randers regnskov, Denamrk.
The Dock Job
A small tug moored at the pier in Hals harbour, probably waiting for an overhaul.
Marine Patrol
Marine Patrol in Aalborg Harbour during Aalborg Regatta 2025.
This was a great way to take my RF 70-200mm f/4 out for a spin.
Beach Houses
On the beach in Blokhus, Denmark you can find this long line of small beach houses.
The beach houses are so popular that you have to pay an annual fee of 160 DKK (~25 USD) just to get on the waiting list. In average, only one house is sold every year, and with more than 400 people on the list you’ll have to wait more than 400 years to get one.
Young Hare
A hare (Lepus europaeus) gave birth to three kittens and started raising them on our quit dead end street. After a few weeks only two came when the mother showed up late in the evening, as it were getting dark and unfortunately I found the third on a nearby road, hit by a car. The other two kittens grew and one morning the kitten here were sitting right outside my kitchen window, foraging on the juicy uncut grass.
So.. I had to sneak out and get a few shots of the little one. It was very patient with me and continued to come back every morning for a few days more.
Drinks on me
A blackbird having a drink on the edge of my birdbath on one of the many hot summer days we’ve had in Denmark this summer.
Berries
I just bought the RF 20-700mm F/4L. I were considering the f/2.8 version, but I already have a Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 VC G2.
But I have noticed that I mostly use that lens stopped down to f/3.5 or f/4 anyways, so considering that the RF f/4 was much lighter and cost a lot less, it seemed to fit my needs better and I finally went for that version.
It is very light, focuses very fast on both my R6 and R7 and as you can see, the DOF is still very nice
Blue and White – Postcards from Cyprus pt. VIII
We’ve reached the last of the pictures in this series from Cyprus.
This is Agios Georgios Chapel in Ayia Napa.
I just had the most amazing week at Ayia Napa, Cyprus. For once I decided to not bring any camera and instead try to “survive” with only my iPhone while using Snapseed for editing, a combination I have used several times before.
To The Beach – Postcards from Cyprus pt. VII
In my opinion the sign should have said “Welcome to the jungle”..
I just had the most amazing week at Ayia Napa, Cyprus. For once I decided to not bring any camera and instead try to “survive” with only my iPhone while using Snapseed for editing, a combination I have used several times before.
Streets of Nicosia – Postcards from Cyprus pt. VI
From my visit to the part of the city Nicosia that belongs to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Small narrow streets with even smaller sidewalks and a lot of cars. I loved adventuring about in this area, never knowing what I would find around the next corner.. or what would find me…
I just had the most amazing week at Ayia Napa, Cyprus. For once I decided to not bring any camera and instead try to “survive” with only my iPhone while using Snapseed for editing, a combination I have used several times before.
Nature found a way – Postcards from Cyprus pt. V
From my visit to the part of the city Nicosia that belongs to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. A small café next to Selimiye Mosque has been taken over by mother nature..
I just had the most amazing week at Ayia Napa, Cyprus. For once I decided to not bring any camera and instead try to “survive” with only my iPhone while using Snapseed for editing, a combination I have used several times before.
The King of Cool – Postcards from Cyprus pt. IV
On a very very hot day in the Capitol Nicosia, the King of Cool himself came out on his balcony to spread the coolness to the people in the streets.
I just had the most amazing week at Ayia Napa, Cyprus. For once I decided to not bring any camera and instead try to “survive” with only my iPhone while using Snapseed for editing, a combination I have used several times before.
The Viewpoint – Postcards from Cyprus pt. III
I just had the most amazing week at Ayia Napa, Cyprus. For once I decided to not bring any camera and instead try to “survive” with only my iPhone while using Snapseed for editing, a combination I have used several times before.
Sabir Restaurant – Postcards from Cyprus pt. II
I just had an amazing week in Ayia Napa, Cyprus. For once I decided to not bring any camera and instead try to “survive” with only my iPhone while using Snapseed for editing, a combination I have used several times before.
This picture is not from Ayia Napa, but from Nicosia, after crossing the border to briefly visit the part of the city that belongs to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
Zorbas – Postcards from Cyprus pt. I
I just had the most amazing week at Ayia Napa, Cyprus.
For once I decided to not bring any camera and instead try to “survive” with only my iPhone while using Snapseed for editing, a combination I have used several times before.
Big boy!
Earlier this year I was lucky enough to drive by the protected nature habitat Tofte Skov, which is only available to the public on a few guided bus tours every year.
This day, as I drove past, a group of 8-10 European Wisents were grassing just inside the fence, so obviously I had to throw the car to the side of the road, get my camera and see if I could get a few pictures of the herd.
I was lucky to have about 30 minutes with the herd before they moved into the closed area and out of sight.
Genoa Alley
One of the many narrow alleys in the old part of Genoa.
Elle
She’s mad!! She throws boulders at annoying humans!!
She’s troll #116 made by the danish artist Thomas Dambo.
Brasso – In the tool shed part X
A mainstay in my hunt for interesting subjects has always been my in-laws tool shed, which has all kinds of stuff that is never thrown out and is just waiting to find usage for a new project.
This bottle I seem to recall has been there for as long as I can remember.
Focused pt. II
Went for a walk in the forest in the spring, where the sun was still low on the horizon.
Eddie was sniffing around and exploring, when suddenly..
..a mysterious sound from somewhere in the woods caught his attention.
Monkey Mom
A Black-capped squirrel monkey (Saimiri boliviensis) with her offspring on her back.
Taken in Ree Park, Denmark, just after one of the many showers we get here in Denmark during the summer.
Making Potions
What would a decent wizard be without some cool potions?
Asterix
I could be wrong, but I got the impression that this little dinghy “Asterix” was some kind of delivery guy service, as I saw it sailing back and forth in the canals in Amsterdam.
Yoda
From last years trip to London where we also went to see The Madam Tussaud Museum, which was much more fun that I had expected it to be. The Star Wars section was really cool.
Royalty (London scenes Part IX)
The old ship Royalty (built 1913) seen from a cruise on the Thames. In the background is the building called the Walkie-Talkie.
Cherry Tree Bloom
Every spring, for about a week, I have two mountain cherry trees in my garden that bloom and look amazing. Then they loose all the flowers and are “just” two compact trees for the rest of the year. But it always cheer me up and reminds me that spring is here, when I see the cherry trees bloom.
Red Squirrel
The Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) is quite common in Denmark. They often raid bird feeders and seems to be a bit more temperamental than the Grey Squirrels, at least from my experience. We also have Black Squirrels in Denmark, but I have only seen one in the wild once and never taken a picture of one.
Ropes
Taken with the Lensbaby Sweet 35 at Aalborg Regatta.
Basking in the sun
From the eastern part of the new Waterfront i Aalborg.
Taken with the Lensbaby Edge 50.
Train Station
The train station in Aalborg, photographed with my Lensbaby Edge 35
Prevost’s Squirrel
This is a picture from the backlog. I took it 3½ years ago in Randers Regnskov, but it just never seemed to be “the picture I want to post this week”.
Well.. now was the time. A pretty Prevost’s squirrel (Callosciurus prevostii rafflesi) enjoying a little snack.
Guardian of the Galaxy
This little toy robot was watching out through a scuttle of a boat in one of the many beautiful canals in Amsterdam.
My imagination instantly ran with the idea of a guardian robot watching the Galaxy from a giant window in his space ship.
..I know.. I should be too old for this 🙂
The Café
One of the many Cafés in Aalborg, Denmark, on a cold and wet evening in December 2024.
Trade Association House
One of the more iconic historic buildings in Aalborg. It has recently been restored and looks better than it has for many years.
Still life study part I
I actually bought the RF 50mm f/1.8 IS more than a year ago, yet this is the first photo I have posted here, taken with this lens. This is actually really a shame, as it is an awesome little lens, and a major improvement to the old EF 50mm f/1.8 II, which I also have.Focuses fast an precise, have great IS, but on the downside, it also have STM focusing motor, which I ain’t to impressed about in general.
For this picture I have gone with a bit of still life, combined with an added texture, just to try something a bit different from what I usually do.
European Goldfinch
this beautiful goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) visited my garden last summer together with a buddy. They’re usually quite shy, but this morning they didn’t seem to mind me being around. I had a good 5 minutes close to them before they decided to move along.
White Watering Can
I just like the minimalism and simplicity of this photo 🙂
Hunter pt III
This fox was on her way back to her cubs which were hiding in a den in the hillside.
Baby Alpaca
I visited Alpacas of Fredly last summer. Alpacas are cute looking animals by the younglings.. so.very.cute.
There is a nice soothing and relaxing mood surrounding these animals. They do things at their own pace and you insantly start to relax when you visit them.
The Flyby
The silos in Lindholm taken from Aalborg, using my Lensbaby Edge 50
Centre Point (London scenes Part VIII)
Taken with my Lensbaby Edge 50. A lens that is always fun to use, but you have to do everything by yourself and you never know exactly what you are going to get. But I guess that is what makes it so much fun.
Llama
I felt I had to work fast when I took this picture. All the time it looked like the llama (and his buddies out of picture) were preparing a spitball attack on me. Didn’t happen though 🙂
Taken in Aalborg zoo with my favorite combination for zoo photography: the R7 and the Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 G2
Mauritius Fody
(Foudia rubra) photographed in Aalborg Zoo
The Sunflower Girl
One of the many amazing costumes on display at Aalborg International Carnival Parade 2024. Unfortunately it seems like this might have been the last Parade, at least in the current form.
I sure hope the City Council in Aalborg finds a way to make a new Carnival Parade reality in 2025 as well.
X-Mas 2024
I have been using the EF 24-105mm L as my goto lens for years, but after my recent trip to London I decided that even though it was an amazing lens, it was time to replace it with the RF equivalent. For some reason I always end up buying new lenses when it is most dark outside..
Anyways, this is the first photo I post, taken with the new lens and it seems to be just as amazing as the EF version. The design is sleek and modern, and I don’t need the EF-RF adapter anymore. Only downside is that the material used on the RF version has a more plastic-y finish. Still I am sure it is going to serve me well.
Merry Christmas to each an everyone out there.
Careful with that Axe…
I know.. I couldn’t resist a little Pink Floyd reference in the title for this shot 🙂
Wheel of Fortune (London scenes Part VII)
The London Eye seen through my good old Lensbaby Edge 50.
It looks really flimsy until you get closer. And the view from the wheel is amazing.
Reaching for the sky (London scenes part VI)
The Shard seen from the opposite side of the Thames. Even from here it is an impressive needle reaching for the sky.
Connected (London scenes Part V)
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